Angel playing viola d’arco, Lorenzo Costa, detail from “Madonna con Bambino in trono tra sant'Agostino” 1497
(1497) - Chiesa di S. Giovanni in Monte, Bologna
instrument: vihuela de arco | century: 15cent/3/late | catalogue nº: 15-339b
Artwork
Creator Costa, Lorenzo
Medium Artwork: Painting
Location
City Bologna | Region Italy | Old kingdom Ferrara
Characteristics
| Body Bellshaped | Strings 5 strings | Neck Medium | Pegbox Scroll |
| Bridge Tailpiece | Frets Yes | Back Flat | Pegs Lateral |
| Technique Bowed a gamba |
Commentary
ARTWORK
One of two detailed viola da arco players in the painting Madonna con Bambino in trono tra sant'Agostino, san Giovanni Evangelista, san Posidonio e san Francesco d'Assisi. Altarpiece 220 x 140 cm. Chiesa di S. Giovanni in Monte, Bologna. Full details in the database of the Fondazione Federico Zeri. Full details from the website.
INSTRUMENT
Shallow-bodied viola d’arco with five strings.